US Bridges

2-X.3 314 over Trib. Little Blue River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.1E of Hollenberg · Structure no. 001010863303020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2-X.3 314 over Trib. Little Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying 2-X.3 314 over Trib. Little Blue River in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2-X.3 314
CrossesTrib. Little Blue River
Location0.5N 3.1E of Hollenberg
RouteCounty Highway 10124
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98699, -96.93207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2-X.3 314 over Trib. Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2-X.3 314 over Trib. Little Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 2-X.3 314 over Trib. Little Blue River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 2-X.3 314 over Trib. Little Blue River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 2-X.3 314 over Trib. Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.